2 fatalities

22 Mar 2014: FRITZ NEUMEYER GLASAIR II FT / 1865 FT — Not Provided by Authority — Turnau, Austria

Turnau, Austria

On 22 Mar 2014, a FRITZ NEUMEYER GLASAIR II FT / 1865 FT operated by Not Provided by Authority was involved in an aviation accident near Turnau, Austria. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 22, 2014, a Glasair II FT (registration D-EJFN) crashed shortly after takeoff from Lanzen-Turnau Airport, Turnau, Austria. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Austrian accident investigation authority is probing the incident with NTSB assistance under ICAO Annex 13.

Accident Overview

On 22 March 2014, at approximately 1126 coordinated universal time, a Glasair II FT airplane, registration D-EJFN, crashed shortly after takeoff from Lanzen-Turnau Airport in Turnau, Austria. The aircraft was occupied by a pilot and a passenger, both of whom sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The accident is under investigation by the Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority of Austria. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation. All inquiries regarding this event should be directed to the Austrian Accident Investigation Branch.

Contact Information

For further information, contact:

BMVIT - IV/BAV/UUB/LF (Unfalluntersuchungsstelle - Luftfahrt) Federal Office of Transport Accident Investigation Branch, Department Aviation Address - Mail: P.O. Box 206, 1000 Wien Address - Office: Trauzlgasse 1, 1210 Wien

Source

The details provided are based solely on the official accident investigation source.